Panasonic HC-VXF990 Basic Operating Instructions Manual
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Basic Operating Instructions
Model No.
4K Video Camera
HC-WXF990
HC-WXF990M
HC-VXF990
HC-VXF999
HC-VX980
HC-VX989
HC-VX980M
SQT1158
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- Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions 4K Video Camera HC-WXF990 Model No. HC-WXF990M HC-VXF990 HC-VXF999 HC-VX980 HC-VX989 HC-VX980M Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website.
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Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Information for Your Safety ∫ Concerning the battery Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Video Warning Camera. Please read these Operating Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not Instructions carefully and keep them handy for disassemble, heat above 60 oC or future reference. - Page 3 Contact to Authorized Representative: For proper treatment, Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, recovery and recycling of Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 11, 22525 Hamburg, Germany old products and used batteries, please take them This product on purpose to connect to to applicable collection access point of 2.4 GHz WLAN.
- Page 4 This may result HD Writer AE 5.3. in you not being able to use the battery even j Copy the image to a Panasonic Blu-ray disc after it is charged. recorder that supports AVCHD Progressive.
- Page 5 “SD card”. ≥ The smartphone and tablet are indicated as content “smartphone”. Panasonic does not accept any responsibility ≥ Function that can be used for Motion Picture for damages directly or indirectly due to any Recording Mode: type of problems that result in loss of recording...
- Page 6 MENU [WXF990] WXF990M Touch MENU HC-WXF990M series [WXF990M] Touch [SETUP]. VXF990 Touch [ONLINE MANUAL]. VXF990 HC-VXF990 [VXF990] series/ Touch the access method you [VXF990] want to check. VXF999 HC-VXF999 series [VXF999] [URL display]: VX980 Displays the URL of the website on the LCD...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Wi-Fi Accessories............ 9 Preparation What you can do with the ® Wi-Fi function ..........28 [Remote Ctrl] ..........29 Power supply..........10 Install the “Image App”......29 Inserting/removing the battery ....10 Preparations before using Charging the battery ......11 [Remote Ctrl].......... - Page 8 ≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic ≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products.
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Page 9: Accessories
Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of Nov. 2015. These may be subject to change. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBT190 Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. -
Page 10: Preparation
≥ The unit has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (VW-VBT190/VW-VBT380) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products. -
Page 11: Charging The Battery
≥ Do not use any other DC cables except the supplied one. ≥ Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 10). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. -
Page 12: Charging And Recording Time
Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH ≥ When using the LCD monitor ≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. Charging time and recordable time vary depending on the usage conditions such as high/ low temperature. - Page 13 For the [VX980] series Battery model Maximum Actual number Charging Recording Recording continuous recordable [Voltage/Capacity time format mode recordable time (minimum)] time [4K MP4] [2160] 1 h 30 min 45 min [1080/50M] 1 h 40 min 50 min [MP4/ [1080/28M] 1 h 45 min 55 min iFrame]...
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Page 14: Recording To A Card
SDXC Memory Card 48 GB to 128 GB ≥ Please check the latest information on the support website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ We do not guarantee the operation of SD cards other than the ones above. -
Page 15: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card
Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 27) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. -
Page 16: Turning The Unit On/Off
Preparation Turning the unit on/off You can turn the unit on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the unit on and off with the power button Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to turn on the unit. WXF990 VXF990 VX980 series... -
Page 17: Selecting A Mode
Preparation Selecting a mode You can switch this unit between Recording Mode (Motion Picture Recording Mode/Still Picture Recording Mode) and Playback Mode by pressing the recording/playback button. If you touch the recording mode switching icon in Recording Mode, this unit can be switched between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. -
Page 18: Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder
Touching an icon to switch between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode Touch the recording mode switching icon displayed on the LCD monitor (touch screen) to switch this unit between Motion Picture Recording Mode and Still Picture Recording Mode. Press the recording/playback button to switch this unit to Recording Mode. -
Page 19: Viewfinder Adjustment
∫ Slide while touching Move your finger while pressing on the touch screen. ∫ About the operation icons Touch when changing a page or performing settings. Touch to return to the previous screen. WXF990 VXF990 ≥ (For the series) When the viewfinder is in use, on-screen icons will be displayed but disabled. Open the LCD monitor to touch them. -
Page 20: About The Touch Menu
About the Touch Menu Touch (left side)/ (right side) of the Touch Menu to switch the operation icons. ≥ It is also possible to switch the operation icons by sliding the Touch Menu right or left while touching it. A Touch Menu ∫... -
Page 21: Setting Your Home Region For The First Time
Preparation Setting your home region for the first time You can set your home region in [SET WORLD TIME]. Select the menu. (l 27) : [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] MENU ≥ A message will be displayed. Touch [ENTER]. Touch to select your home region and touch [ENTER]. -
Page 22: Changing The Recording Mode
Basic Changing the Recording Mode Touch the Recording Mode button icon. MENU Touch the desired Recording Mode button icon. Mode Effect You can switch the mode to the Intelligent Auto Mode, which optimises settings to the recording environment Intelligent Auto you are in. -
Page 23: Recording Motion Pictures
Basic Recording motion pictures Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to switch to Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 17) Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. A Recording button icon B When you begin recording, ; changes to ¥. -
Page 24: Recording With The Sub Camera
Basic Recording with the Sub Camera (Twin Camera) [WXF990] series Using the Sub Camera and the Main Camera, you can record two images simultaneously. (Twin Camera) Use the Sub Camera to enjoy recording yourself, a family member next to you or scenery different from that seen from the Main Camera. -
Page 25: Motion Picture/Still Picture Playback
Basic Motion picture/Still picture playback Set this unit to Playback Mode (l 17). Touch the play mode select icon A (l 20). ≥ You can also set by touching , selecting [VIDEO SETUP] MENU or [PHOTO SETUP] # [MEDIA, VIDEO/PICTURE]. (l 27) WXF990 VXF990 VXF999 VX980 VX989 ... -
Page 26: Watching Video/Pictures On Your Tv
≥ The following icons are displayed on thumbnails when [ALL MP4/iFrame] is touched: j MP4 [1080/50p] scene: (Blue) (Recording mode [1080/50M]) (Recording mode [1080/28M]) j MP4 [1080/25p] scene: j MP4 [720/25p] scene: j MP4 [360/25p] scene: j iFrame scene: is displayed on the thumbnails of MP4 [1080/50M] scenes when [1080/50p] in [MP4/iFrame] ≥... -
Page 27: Using The Menu Screen
Basic Using the menu screen ≥ Touch (left side)/ (right side) of on the Touch Menu to display . (l 20) MENU Language selection Touch MENU You can select the language on the screen display and the menu screen. : [SETUP] # [LANGUAGE] # MENU MENU desired language... -
Page 28: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi ® What you can do with the Wi-Fi function This unit offers the following Wi-Fi functions when used in combination with another Wi-Fi compatible device. You can display the image transmitted from a Wireless Sub Camera [TWIN CAMERA] connected via Wi-Fi on this unit’s Sub Window and record it simultaneously with the Main Camera’s image. -
Page 29: [Remote Ctrl]
Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject when you use this function. Use at your own risk. Install the “Image App” About the “Image App” The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic. For Android™ apps For iOS apps Android 4.0 or later iOS 7.0 or later... -
Page 30: Preparations Before Using [Remote Ctrl]
Preparations before using [Remote Ctrl] Install the “Image App”. (l 29) Setting up a direct Wi-Fi connection between this unit and a smartphone Image App Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone when [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF] (l 31) ≥... -
Page 31: Using [Remote Ctrl] With A Direct Connection
Using [Remote Ctrl] with a direct connection Setting up a direct connection between this unit and the smartphone when [Direct Connection Password] is set to [OFF] Press Wi-Fi button on this unit and touch [Wi-Fi Setup]. Touch [Direct Connection]. ≥ This unit will go into connection standby with the smartphone. ≥... -
Page 32: About [Remote Ctrl]
About [Remote Ctrl] Screen display during remote operations Smartphone screen shots are example displayed in Motion Picture Recording Mode and Playback Mode. Recording screen Recording media/remaining recordable time Remaining battery power of this unit Zoom Photoshot button Menu display ... -
Page 33: Wireless Twin/Multi-Camera Function
(As of November 2015) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam ∫ Wireless Multi-Camera function (l 28) ≥ For information on how to connect this unit and a smartphone and other details, refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format). -
Page 34: Others
Others Troubleshooting ∫ It is not a malfunction in following cases A clicking sound is heard ≥ This is the sound of the lens moving and is not a defect. when the unit is shaken. This sound will no longer be heard when the unit is turned on and set this unit to the Motion Picture Recording Mode or Still Picture Recording Mode. - Page 35 Recording Problem Check points Colour or brightness of ≥ Colour or brightness of the image may change, or you may the image changes, or you see horizontal bars in the image when the object is recorded may see horizontal bars in under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light, etc., but the image.
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Page 36: Specifications
Others Specifications 4K Video Camera Audio compression: When [REC FORMAT] is set to [4K MP4], [4K MP4], [MP4/iFrame], [24p]; or when [REC FORMAT] is set to [24p] AAC/2 ch with [REC MODE] set to [2160/24p] [AVCHD]; When [REC FORMAT] is set to ®... - Page 37 Recording media: Creative Control: SD Memory Card [Miniature Effect]/[Silent movie]/[8mm movie]/ SDHC Memory Card [Time Lapse Rec] SDXC Memory Card HDR movie: Refer to page 14 for details on SD cards Low/High usable in this unit. Monitor: WXF990M VX980M 7.5 cm (3.0z) wide LCD monitor (Approx. Built-in memory;...
- Page 38 Dimensions: Operating humidity: WXF990 VXF990 series 10%RH to 80%RH 68.0 mm (W)k78 mm (H)k163 mm (D) Battery operation time: (including projecting parts) See page 12 series VX980 Wireless transmitter: 65.0 mm (W)k73 mm (H)k139 mm (D) Compliance standard; IEEE802.11b/g/n (including projecting parts) Frequency range used;...
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Page 39: About Copyright
Menu” in the Operating Instructions (PDF format). At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective copyright notice thereof. - Page 40 Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 11, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://www.panasonic.com SQT1158 © Panasonic Corporation 2015 F1215WT0...